Curriculum at Adams
I have worked at Haberdashers’ Adams since 1995, first as Head of Maths then as Assistant Head and, since 2015, as Deputy Head i/c Academic. My role as Deputy Head means that I am responsible for and committed to ensuring that our pupils receive a broad and deep education, giving them the knowledge, skills, and wide-
ranging curiosity about the world they live in which will help them to have happy and fulfilling lives and to contribute to the betterment of society. Necessarily, this involves preparation for a wide variety of public examinations but it also goes much further, both within and outside the classroom.
Peter Pack, Deputy Head – Curriculum
Subjects
Art
Biology
Business & Economics
Chemistry
Classical Civilisation
Computer Science
Design & Technology
English
French
German
Geology
Geography
Government & Politics
History
Maths & Further Maths
Music
Psychology & Sociology
Physics & Astronomy
Physical Education
Religious Studies
Sixth Form Life
You will have a distinct Sixth Form uniform and a dedicated Sixth Form centre with a lecture theatre, seminar rooms and a bistro. You will benefit from close pastoral guidance in tutorial groups and enjoy the independence and flexibility of life in your Sixth Form Centre.
Boarding Life
Haberdashers’ Adams is one of the very few selective state schools in the country to have a boarding facility. With no charge for tuition, it offers a very affordable option for many. Around one hundred of our pupils are boarders (boys only) and boarding contributes much to the ethos of the school.
Big School Library
Careers
Clubs & Societies
Pupil Welfare
We are responsible for and committed to ensuring that our pupils receive a broad and deep education, giving them the knowledge, skills, and wide-ranging curiosity about the world they live in which will help them to have happy and fulfilling lives and to contribute to the betterment of society.
Our Houses
If we were to say our Houses are an incredibly important part of school life we would still be underestimating their significance. From day one pupils become a member of one of five Houses: Darwin, Owen, Talbot, Sa’adu or Webb. Each year group is divided into five forms, one per House and their pastoral needs are taken care of by a House tutor. Each week there is a House assembly and opportunities to take part in House activities throughout the year are numerous – from small clubs to big productions. Every House is headed up by a member of our teaching staff who provide invaluable support to pupils during their school years.
Every year our Chaloner Trophy is awarded to the House that has achieved the most points throughout the school year with pupils actively encouraged to take part in large whole-school House competitions as well as numerous smaller House competitions covering a multiple of interests. The Trophy was funded by the Adams’ War Memorial Trust and the most recent winners were Talbot House.
Darwin
Owen
Sa’adu
Talbot
Webb
Sport
Pupils from Years 7-11 participate in an hour of PE which could include (netball, basketball, badminton, table tennis, gymnastics, swimming – Adams has its own pool) and 2 hours of Games on the sports pitches of Longford Hall (a mile away) which could include rugby, cross country, football or hockey in the winter and cricket, rounders or athletics in the summer.
Drama
Taking part in Drama is an ideal opportunity for pupils to develop their confidence, meet new people and have fun! At Haberdashers’ Adams all pupils study drama as part of the curriculum in Years 7, 8 and 9. Pupils can choose to take Drama as a GCSE or they can opt to continue their interest as part of their extra-curricular activities.
Music
Our dedicated music centre provides a state-of-the-art environment for pupils to develop an interest and a love for music. Pupils who wish to perform have plenty of opportunities to do so. Music colours are awarded annually to pupils who have shown an ongoing commitment to the musical life of the school. For all the latest news and updates from the Music Department please read the Gracenotes Newsletter.
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From school productions to Taiko Drumming find out how you can get involved in music at Adams…
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